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United States of America v. Antonio Ross
Date: 10-17-2026
Case Number: 1:25-cr-00654
Judge: Thomas Dunkin
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Emily C.R. Vermylen, Elie Zenner, and Morris Pasqual
Defendant's Attorney: Victor Henderson, David Katahira, Rebecca Kaiser
Antonio Ross and others paid kickbacsk to the former Evanston/Skokie School District 65, Superintendent. The Defendant admitted that he paid kickbacks to District 65’s then-Superintendent, DEVON HORTON, in exchange for Horton’s efforts to steer District 65 contracts to consulting companies that Antonio Ross and Lewis owned. Antonio Ross obtained approximately $119,500 from District 65 and paid Horton at least $41,900 in cash from the proceeds of the contracts with his company.
About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Antonio Ross?
The outcome was: The Defendant elected to plead guilt.
Which court heard United States of America v. Antonio Ross?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Cook County), IL. The presiding judge was Thomas Dunkin.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Antonio Ross?
Plaintiff's attorney: Emily C.R. Vermylen, Elie Zenner, and Morris Pasqual. Defendant's attorney: Victor Henderson, David Katahira, Rebecca Kaiser.
When was United States of America v. Antonio Ross decided?
This case was decided on October 17, 2026.